Lullabies
The oldest children's songs for which records exist are lullabies, intended to help a child fall asleep. Lullabies can be found in every … See more

There have been several attempts, across the world, to revise nursery rhymes (along with fairy tales and popular songs). As recently as the late 18th century, rhymes like " See more

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Many nursery rhymes have been argued to have hidden meanings and origins. John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764–1842), for example, wrote four volumes arguing that English nursery … See more

It has been argued that nursery rhymes set to music aid in a child's development. In the German Kniereitvers, the child is put in mock peril, but the … See more

1. ^ "Nursery Rhymes". Oxford University Press. 9 December 2017.
2. ^ A. Fox, Oral and Literate Culture in England, 1500–1700 (Oxford University Press, … See more